SEMH Teacher - Alternative Provision
Prospero Teaching is seeking a passionate, resilient, and fully qualified SEMH Teacher to join an Alternative Provision based in Basingstoke. This setting supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require a highly supportive and adapted learning environment.
The school is looking for someone who is not only confident in delivering high-quality teaching, but who is genuinely invested in changing young peoples lives. This is a temp-to-perm agreement, as the school is looking for the right person to commit long-term and make a lasting impact within the provision.
The Role:
· Teach a small cohort of students with SEMH needs
· Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
· Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or significant disruption
· Create a predictable, safe, and nurturing learning environment
· Use restorative and therapeutic behaviour approaches
· Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, SENCOs, mentors, and therapists
· Support students to re-engage with education and build resilience, confidence, and life skills
Ideal Candidate:
· QTS Essential
· Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or complex needs
· Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
· Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
· Creative in their approach and confident adapting learning
· Committed to a long-term role within an alternative provision
Contract Details:
· Position: SEMH Teacher
· Location: Basingstoke
· Setting: Alternative Provision
· Start Date: ASAP
· Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
· Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 per annum
· Hours: Full-time, term-time
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
· QTS required
· SEMH or specialist provision experience beneficial
· Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided)
Eligibility:
· Right to work in the UK
· Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
· Ability to provide two references covering the last two years
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
· Guided support throughout the temp-to-perm journey
· Free accredited CPD, including de-escalation & behaviour management
· Ongoing mentoring from our Training & Development Team
· The opportunity to genuinely change the lives of young people with SEMH needs
If you are a dedicated, compassionate teacher who wants to make a long-lasting impact in an alternative provision, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV.
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted